Lexi Thompson is bidding adieu to the sport she has dedicated her life to all these years. She last appeared in the 2024 CME Group Tour Championship, that was her last competitive round this year. Her fans are eager to see what’s next for her. So, what is it?

Lucky for all of us, Thompson will be participating at the upcoming Grant Thornton Invitational, per their official website. Thompson has paired up with Rickie Fowler for the second consecutive year, and the tournament’s $4 million purse has added to the excitement. The event, scheduled for December 13, will be her last appearance for some time. Despite her initial retirement announcement, Thompson has hinted that she might still compete in a few tournaments next year. As of now, she has not really shared which all tournaments she will compete in post-retirement. 

Thompson‘s 2-month long absence from the greens was due to a wrist injury, but she has been working on her recovery and entered the Annika Driven by Gainbridge on November 14. With her fitness app launch, wedding plans, and Cameo announcements, Thompson certainly has a lot on her plate. Her fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the course, and the Grant Thornton Invitational is expected to be an exciting event.

As the golf world awaits her next move, Thompson’s future in golf remains uncertain. However, one thing is certain: Lexi Thompson has left an indelible mark on the world of golf, and her legacy will continue to inspire fans for years to come. But with her impressive career and dedication to the sport, Thompson will always be remembered as one of the greatest golfers of her time.

See, now the goodbyes are always hard and well; this one certainly was, as Thompson revealed quite the stuff she was going through. 

“Have held a lot in,” said Lexi Thompson on her years with the LPGA Tour

Lexi Thompson’s final round as a full-time LPGA player was an emotional rollercoaster. Tears streamed down her face as she approached her final hole, the weight of her decision to retire finally hitting her. “It was very emotional,” Thompson said.

“Really wasn’t until I got to No. 9 for some reason. Kind of all hit me.” Thompson had been open about the pressures of professional golf, the constant scrutiny, and the need to always be “strong and intimidating” on the course. But on that Sunday, she let her guard down and allowed herself to feel the emotions she’d been holding in for so long.

Thompson’s career had been marked by incredible highs—11 LPGA wins, including a major—and seven Solheim Cup appearances. But there had also been painful lows, like the 2017 Chevron Championship, where a penalty cost her the title, and the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open, where she blew a five-stroke lead. “I’d held a lot in,” Thompson said, reflecting on her career. “I think as athletes you’re always told to be strong and intimidating on the golf course. Don’t show any sign of weakness.”

Despite the ups and downs, Thompson remained a beloved figure on the LPGA Tour, known for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to her fans.